# How to Approve PR in Github

> To approve a pull request in GitHub, navigate to the repository, open the Pull requests tab, and select your target request. Click Files changed to view differences, then click Review changes. Select Approve, add an optional comment, and click Submit review to finalize.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-approve-pr-in-github/
Apps: GitHub
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2f74d673bd5aa8e61b89/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the repository that has the PR you want to approve.
2. Click on the 'Pull requests' tab at the top of the repository's page.
3. Select the pull request you want to review from the list.
4. Click on 'Files changed' to view the code differences.
5. If you want to make comments before approving, click 'Review changes'on the right side.
6. Select 'Comment' if you're only leaving notes.
7. Select 'Approve' and add an optional comment if needed.
8. Select 'Request changes' if modifications are needed.
9. Click ' Submit review' to finalize your approval.